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I’m Ida Melum, a director and animator focusing on the art of stop-motion and 2D animation. I love crafting meaningful stories through tactile techniques and collaborative processes.
Over the years I’ve directed projects like Ovary-Acting, Shopped, and Night of the Living Dread, and I’ve collaborated with studios, education programs, and festivals. I enjoy mentoring young artists and exploring new tools to bring ideas to life.
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Norwegian
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Work Experience
Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator at Night of the Living Dread
December 31, 2021 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated stop-motion and 2D sequences, guiding concept to final cut and coordinating with editors and sound designers.
Director & Stop Motion Animator at SHOPPED
December 31, 2019 - October 6, 2025Led the stop-motion animation and direction for the short film, overseeing shot planning, pacing, and visual style.
Director & Stop Motion Animator at ABDUCTED BY ALIENS
December 31, 2015 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated stop-motion sequences, contributing to overall concept and execution.
Assistant Stop Motion Animator at POLES APART
December 31, 2016 - October 6, 2025Assisted in stop-motion animation production and contributed to the animation pipeline and production design.
Assistant Stop Motion Animator & Compositing Assistant at FACING IT
December 31, 2018 - October 6, 2025Supported stop-motion animation, assisted with compositing tasks and shot integration.
Director & Stop Motion Animator at NIGHT OF THE LIVING DREAD
December 31, 2021 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated additional sequences and contributed to overall project development.
Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator at FREDRIKSTAD ANIMATION FESTIVAL TRAILER
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated the festival trailer, combining stop-motion and 2D animation to capture festival spirit.
Host and Tutor at Fredrikstad Animation Workshop
December 31, 2025 - October 6, 2025Hosted and tutored animation workshops for 15-18 year olds, guiding practical exercises and creative exploration.
Masterclass Host at MDX University
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Delivered masterclass sessions, sharing insights on directing animation and production workflows.
Motion Graphics Animator at BBC’s Attenborough’s Wonder of Song
December 31, 2021 - October 6, 2025Produced motion graphics elements for the BBC project, collaborating with the production team to integrate visuals.
Motion Graphics Animator at MINDFUL EDUCATION
December 31, 2018 - October 6, 2025Created motion graphics assets for educational content and programs.
Host and Tutor at Fredrikstad Animation Workshop
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Host and tutor of animation workshop for 15-18 year olds.
Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator at Fredrikstad Animation Festival Trailer
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated trailer for the Fredrikstad Animation Festival, combining stop-motion and 2D animation.
Masterclass Host at MDX University
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Hosted masterclasses related to animation and directing animation.
Motion Graphics Animator at BBC's Attenborough's Wonder of Song
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Created motion graphics sequences for a BBC documentary.
Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator at Night of the Living Dread
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated a stop-motion/2D project exploring a dread-inspired narrative.
Director & Stop Motion Animator at Shopped
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated the short film Shopped.
Assistant Stop Motion Animator & Comping Assistant at Facing It
January 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025Assisted in stop-motion animation and compositing for Facing It.
Assistant Stop Motion Animator at Poles Apart
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Assisted in stop-motion animation for Paloma Baeza's Poles Apart.
Motion Graphics Animator at Mindful Education
January 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025Created motion graphics content for educational projects.
Director & Stop Motion Animator at Abducted by Aliens
January 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025Directed and animated the short Abducted by Aliens.
Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator at Ovary-Acting
December 31, 2025 - October 6, 2025Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator for Ovary-Acting project
Host and Tutor at Fredrikstad Animation Workshop
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Host and tutor of animation workshop for 15-18 year olds
Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator at Fredrikstad Animation Festival Trailer
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator for festival trailer
Masterclass Host at MDX University
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Masterclass Host
Motion Graphics Animator at BBC's Attenborough's Wonder of Song
December 31, 2021 - October 6, 2025Motion Graphics Animator for Beth Jones project
Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator at Night of the Living Dread
December 31, 2021 - October 6, 2025Director & Stop Motion Animator/2D Animator
Director & Stop Motion Animator at Shopped
December 31, 2019 - October 6, 2025Director & Stop Motion Animator
Assistant Stop Motion Animator & Compositing Assistant at Facing It
December 31, 2018 - October 6, 2025Assistant Stop Motion Animator & Compositing Assistant for Facing It (by Sam Gainsborough)
Assistant Stop Motion Animator at Poles Apart
December 31, 2016 - October 6, 2025Assistant Stop Motion Animator for Poles Apart (by Paloma Baeza)
Motion Graphics Animator at Mindful Education
December 31, 2016 - October 6, 2025Motion Graphics Animator
Director & Stop Motion Animator at Abducted by Aliens
December 31, 2015 - October 6, 2025Director & Stop Motion Animator
Education
MA Directing Animation at National Film & Television School, Beaconsfield
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021BA (Hons) Animation at Middlesex University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016Theatre Diploma at Charlottenlund Videregående Skole
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025MA Directing Animation at National Film & Television School, Beaconsfield UK
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021BA (Hons) Animation at Middlesex University, London UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Theatre Diploma at Charlottenlund Videregående Skole
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025MA Directing Animation at National Film & Television School, Beaconsfield, UK
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021BA (Hons) Animation at Middlesex University, London, UK
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016Theatre Diploma at Charlottenlund Videregående Skole
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Qualifications
MA Directing Animation
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021BA (Hons) Animation
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016Theatre Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025MA Directing Animation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021BA (Hons) Animation
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Theatre Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025BAFTA & BIFA nominations
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Annie Award
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025RTS Awards (2x)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Young Director Awards (2)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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